By KBC Associate 
Mother’s Day is almost here, and whether you are shopping for your mom, your wife, an aunt, or just any influential woman in your life it can feel impossible to find that “perfect gift” — but that’s because there is no single perfect gift because all of the women in your life are wonderfully unique. That is why our Mother’s Day Gift Guide has a variety of Mother’s Day gifts so you can find the perfect unique gift for each perfect and unique “mom” in your life.
What kind of Mom is she?
Mother’s Day Gifts for DIY’ers
Do you know a mom who does it all on her own? Whether she likes to do home DIY projects, a “Pinterest Mom” with a million hobbies, enjoys crafting with her kids (or during her rare alone time), or just likes to learn new skills, then she will love any of these Mother’s Day gift ideas for DIY’ers.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Gardeners
Need a Mother’s Day gift idea for a mom with a green thumb and spends just as much time caring for her plant babies as she does her human ones? Any of these gifts, plus a gift card to her favorite local plant nursery or a seed starter set, make the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the gardener in your life.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Active Moms
Mother’s Day gift ideas for moms who work hard to set an example of strength and determination. These gifts will help keep her motivated, help her perform, recover, and maybe just make her laugh.
Relaxing Mother’s Day Gifts for Stressed Out Moms
Sometimes the perfect Mother’s Day gift is some quiet time alone in a soft ambient environment. These gifs will help mom unwind, relax, and pamper her before she throws herself back into the trenches of motherhood.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Campers, Hikers, or Just “Outdoorsy”
If outdoor time is the best time for your mom, then she is going to love these Mother’s Day gifts that feed her need for exploration, sunlight, adventure, or just make time outdoors more fun.
Mother’s Day Gifts for New & Expecting Mothers
Whether it’s her first Mother’s Day or she just welcomed her 10th little one, all moms appreciate a gift that eases the aches she gets from caring for an infant 24/7, remind her that she’s doing a great job, and showcase the blissful moments between diaper changes and feedings. These Mother’s Day gifts for new mom or mom’s with little ones will leave her feeling loved, appreciated, and recharged.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Grandmas
You can’t forget about Grandma! She’ll just love any of these sentimental Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gifts from the Kids
Help the kids shower Mom in appreciation while keeping enough money to get her something yourself. These inexpensive gift ideas go a long way on small budget.
Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Some of the best gifts are homemade. Lucky for you, Tools in Action has tons of great tutorials to make mom a homemade Mother’s Day gift that she’ll treasure for years.
Digital Gifts & Subscriptions for Mother’s Day
What’s better than a gift you don’t have to leave your house for or even wait for? The beauty of modern technology is the HUGE variety of digital gifts and subscriptions. You’re bound to find at least one she’ll love!
Browse this list of digital gifts & subscriptions by Mashable.
MORE Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out our previous reviews and gift guides centered around the best gifts, tools, and equipment for her.
[Originally published April 28, 2010. Updated April 6, 2025]